Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:27PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 327 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Chaco Canyon, or 35 miles south of Bloomfield, moving
northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible. Hail may accumulate on roadways causing hazardous
travel.
Locations impacted include...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern San Juan County.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Northwest Plateau; Northwest Highlands
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender: